The firework craft was pretty easy and turned out pretty well. We cut the bottom of a toilet paper roll, and dipped it in a variety of paint colors.

The kids made their own creation from there.

While using the same paint, we made a hand print craft.

The confetti launcher was a huge hit. I cut the top off a pop bottle. We placed a balloon on the end of the pop bottle. We made confetti from a hole punch and construction paper. Place the confetti in the pop bottle, pull the balloon down, and release.

For the balloon drop, we used push pins to place a sheet in our sky light. We cut a slit down the middle of this old sheet. We put a piece of cardboard over the slit and placed balloons on top of the cardboard. When it was time for the release, we pulled the cardboard down and the balloons fell on the kids' heads.

About Me

As a mother of three young children, ages 14, 8, and 5, I strive to make memories with them that will last. To make the most of our time, I set aside time with them every night that is "our time". This blog is dedicated to sharing those special moments that any busy mom or dad can do with their children.

I am a full-time high school English teacher, so time is very limited for me. With that being said, our children will only be young for a limited amount of time. We need to show them that they are our number one priority.

I hope this blog inspires others to do things with their children.I have also included various recipes that will help the working parent get a meal on the table quickly after work. My kids love to help me bake, so a lot of our activities are baking together. The recipes I share are recipes my kids have helped me make.

Connect with your children! Don't let time pass before you get a chance to show them how important they are.